Shield Laws
Journalist Shield Laws, Rape Shield Laws, Further Readings
Statutes affording a privilege to journalists not to disclose in legal proceedings confidential information or sources of information obtained in their professional capacities. They restrict or prohibit the use of certain evidence in sexual offense cases, such as evidence regarding the lack of chastity of the victim.
CROSS-REFERENCES
Evidence "Journalists' Privilege" (In Focus); Privileged Communication.
Additional topics
- Shifting the Burden of Proof
- Shield Laws - Journalist Shield Laws
- Shield Laws - Rape Shield Laws
- Shield Laws - Further Readings
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